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My son got a mild frature last friday; i took him to a orthopedic doctor who suggested 21 days plaster or crape bandage for 3 weeks; i opted for crape bandage..............after one week there is still some pain........please suggest if crape bandage is ok and will heal it...or i have to go for plaster
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If the crape bandage is not doing,  you should go for plaster,  it is a necessity... Plaster will put the hand into complete immobilized n so will heal the fracture n pain too...tc
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